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Ahi, dispietata morte!
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ahi, dispietata morte! by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Ahi, dispietata morte!
Ahi, crudel vita!
L’una m'ha posto in doglia
E mie speranze acerbament’ha spente:
L’altra mi tien qua giù contra mia voglia
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About Ahi, dispietata morte!
Luca Marenzio's Ahi, dispietata morte! is a secular SATB madrigal in Italian. The text expresses profound grief and despair at the cruelty of death and life. The poet laments that death has extinguished all hope, while life cruelly keeps him bound, unable to follow his beloved who has departed. Despite this torment, his lady remains ever present in his heart, and she witnesses his suffering. Marenzio's setting captures the intense emotion of the text, creating a vivid portrayal of unrequited love and lament. This piece exemplifies the expressive power of the Italian madrigal tradition, with its intricate vocal interplay and dramatic musical gestures.
